How did the Fry readability formula transform editing for writers?
From the 1960s onward, linguists were making readability formulas easier and quicker to calculate. How can the graph-based Fry formula help you improve your readability?
8 April 2019 by
Laura Kelly
Why is an IELTS score an essential guide to writing for a global audience?
It’s important to reach an international audience with your content. But, what is IELTS and why consider it for your content's readability?
1 April 2019 by Laura Kelly
How did the Powers Sumner Kearl readability formula ensure accurate grading of children’s books?
A group of readability experts thought readability formulas needed a shake-up. How did they do it, and how can Powers Sumner Kearl best be used?
27 March 2019 by Laura Kelly
How did the Raygor readability graph create a cutting-edge solution for educators?
The Raygor readability graph promised a quick and easy readability grade. But, where does it come from, and how can it best be used?
25 March 2019 by Laura Kelly
What are the origins of readability?
Readability is a crucial skill to have as a writer. But, what is the history of readability, and what can it teach us?
4 March 2019 by Laura Kelly
Do Inuits really have 50 words for snow?
The belief that the Inuit have dozens of different words for snow has become a widely known piece of linguistic trivia. But, where did this belief come from, and how close is it to the truth?
8 February 2019 by Laura Kelly